In the next instant, the Ultimate Shadow Planet summoned by Lin Xian descended from the sky!
Directly beneath it stood the Dark Night Monarch released by Zhu Zhuqing.
With a thunderous crash, the Shadow Planet slammed down, piercing through the cave and sending dust and debris flying everywhere.
The massive planet wrapped tightly around the Dark Night Monarch.
Then—
Cracks began to spread across its surface.
A terrifying aura surged outward.
Zhu Zhuqing's body underwent a dramatic transformation.
Shadow energy flooded around her like a rising tide, enveloping her completely. Across her skin, countless tiny stars shimmered, intertwining with the shadow power to form intricate, flowing constellations.
These patterns gradually solidified—
Becoming armor.
A dazzling suit of Dark Night Star Armor took shape.
Every inch of it radiated dense shadow energy.
The helmet fit perfectly, sleek yet imposing, as if forged from fragments of stars. Its design hugged her head flawlessly, while the visor frame was adorned with delicate star patterns, giving it an otherworldly elegance—as if it could see through all illusions.
The breastplate shimmered in deep violet hues, flowing with starlight. It clung to her form, offering powerful protection while accentuating her natural grace.
At its center was a radiant emblem—a Shadow Planet.
Within it, faintly visible, was the silhouette of a Nine-Tailed Cat.
The emblem pulsed gently with her breathing, releasing subtle ripples of energy, adding both nobility and mystery to her presence.
Her leg armor traced the lines of her body with precision, resembling the flowing arc of the Milky Way, enhancing both agility and strength.
But the most striking feature—
Was her tail.
Under the enhancement of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, the Dark Night Monarch's tails not only retained their elegance, but also gained immense power.
Each one resembled a ribbon woven from starlight—soft yet unbreakable.
As they moved, they left behind faint trails in the air, like streaks across the night sky.
At their tips, a dark violet glow flickered—sharp and deadly, like blades capable of tearing through anything.
These tails were no longer just ornaments.
They were weapons.
Deadly, unpredictable weapons.
Cool.
Beautiful.
Dominating.
All three could describe this single form.
The Dark Night Star Armor embodied them perfectly.
Zhu Zhuqing took a moment to adapt.
Her first spirit ring lit up.
"Dark Night Pierce!"
In an instant, she vanished—
Leaving behind only an afterimage, like a meteor streaking through the night.
Her speed was terrifying.
Not just in straight-line bursts, but in mid-air turns, sudden stops, and rapid dodges—every movement was fluid and precise.
With such speed, every attack she unleashed carried immense sharpness and force.
At the same time, the armor greatly enhanced her defense, making her far more balanced in combat.
Only after testing her abilities did Zhu Zhuqing slowly calm down.
The cave… was gone.
Completely destroyed during the fusion.
The surrounding terrain looked as if it had been plowed through. Even the distant forest showed signs of devastation—trees snapped and fallen.
All of this…
Was caused by her.
Or rather—
By them.
"Zhuqing, let me try."
After entering the Martial Soul Fusion state, communication between them became effortless. A single thought was enough.
When Lin Xian took control, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt something… strange.
"You… what are you thinking about? Stop that immediately!"
"No, no—I'm just not used to controlling this yet."
"You'd better not be lying!"
Lin Xian grinned internally.
"Well then…"
"Chicken, you are so beautiful?"
"Chicken, you are truly so beautiful?"
No response.
He escalated.
"The peak welcomes hollow applause… while the dusk witnesses true devotion…"
Zhu Zhuqing was completely confused.
"What are you even talking about? What 'chicken'? Is that some kind of Spirit Beast?"
…Alright.
Misunderstanding cleared.
Lin Xian coughed awkwardly.
"Never mind. Let me test the abilities."
"Star Shield!"
In an instant, Stellar Power surged outward, enveloping the entire armor.
Unlike before, the shield now adhered perfectly to the armor's structure.
Even more—
It didn't hinder movement at all.
Previously, Star Shield was purely defensive.
But now?
It allowed full-speed offense while maintaining complete protection.
You could charge straight through anything.
Lin Xian was about to test his second ability—
But the fusion ended.
The first attempt was never perfect.
Even with Zhu Zhuqing's full cooperation, the duration remained limited.
On top of that, they had just unleashed multiple abilities, nearly exhausting their spirit power.
Although the fusion greatly amplified their strength, it also consumed energy at an alarming rate.
Still—
Lin Xian was more than satisfied.
After all—
Mechas were a man's dream.
And Mecha Girls?
Even better.
Why choose one when you can have both?
Only children make choices.
"We destroyed the cave ourselves…"
Zhu Zhuqing stood there, looking at the ruins, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.
"Should we rebuild it?" Lin Xian asked.
"No need," she shook her head. "Let's go back to Yuehai Cottage. We need to recover our spirit power."
"Alright."
While the two of them returned to cultivate together—resting, recovering, and enjoying their quiet time—
Elsewhere, someone was far from peaceful.
For several consecutive days, he had waited at the Great Spirit Arena.
Dressed meticulously each time.
Leaving each time in frustration.
At night, the Rose Hotel echoed with furious tiger-like roars, terrifying the staff.
"Zhu Zhuqing… just you wait!"